Classes for School Age Students
Junior Group Vocal (ages 6-7 yr)
This group vocal program is for ages 6-7 yr who are wanting to explore the world of singing. Classes are 30 min in length and involve breathing techniques, warm ups for the voice, ear training and a range of songs from folk, musical theatre, pop, classical. The junior vocal group has the opportunity to perform at the two annual concerts.
Beginner group vocal (8-11 yr.)
The beginner group vocal is a 10 week introductory course for the novice singer. Students will learn breathing technique, how to warm up their voice as well as exploring songs.This is a fun class with a good opportunity to sing in a group setting. Classes are 1 hr.
Guitar Kung Fu (8-11 yr.)
The beginner group guitar class is designed to teach the student the basics of guitar playing. All classes are limited to 6 students and are 1 hour long, once a week.
Our program covers the following:
- Note recognition on all 6 strings, understanding of musical symbols (sight reading)
- Rhythmic concepts (eighth notes, rests, strumming patterns)
- Basic ‘open’ chords, (C,G,D,Am, etc)
- Rock / pop guitar (power chords, I IV V, I vi IV V, I vi ii V, 12 bar blues)
- Ensemble playing (songs in 4 or more parts, blues improvisation)
This 10 week program is designed to produce playing skills. Although this is a group format all students will receive some personal attention to help them in their particular area of need development.
Ukulele Kids (8 - 11 yr)
Premiering this session, Ukulele Kids is an hour long group class for 8 - 11 yr olds that kids can either enroll in on their own or with a parent. Class fees include a ukulele in your choice of color and songbook. Students use this fun and easy instrument to learn theory, ear training and musicianship. Great stepping stone to the guitar!